Barberton FY27 470 Cat 2 Supersedes #270002114
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Barberton City School District in Barberton, OH. Providers can bid until Nov 12, 2026.
| Applicant | Barberton City School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Barberton, OH |
| County | Summit |
| Form 470 number | 270002118 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 12, 2026 (22 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
The applicants wishes to purchase and have installed the following Vertiv or equivalent UPSes. Two options shall be priced for installaon: 1) Installaton and disposal of exisiting UPS: 2) Installaton only.QTY Part # Description19 2POSTRMKIT "4 Piece 2 Post Rack Kit"1 GXT5LI-10KMVRT4UXLN "GXT5 LI 10KVA 208/120V RT XL UPS"11 GXT5LI-1500LVRT2UXLN "GXT5LI 1.5kVA 120V RT XL N UPS"5 NR30201 "VPN-ERV_5-15P-15A_12A"15 PAPGXTLI-1K3K "5 YEAR PAPGXT-LITHIUM 1-3KVA SERVICE"1 SN-Z01 "SENSOR NETWORK 3TEMP 1HUM ROHS"11 SN-Z01 "SENSOR NETWORK 1TEMP ROHS"8 VEBCLI-48VRT1U "Vertiv LI 48V RT 1U EBC"1 VP4N6003 "MN03EHB1-33MBU9-6HW14A9BXX-S-GXT5" PDU.All equipment shall be new and shall include manufacturer warranty (three year). If equipment is different from what is requested, documentation must be provided with the proposal demonstrating that the proposed equipment is equivalent and will work in the existing network or the proposal will not be considered..If operating license is required, it should be for 5 years and shall NOT include any additional components such as support or management..The bid shall clearly show for each item proposed: Manufacturer, Manufacturer Part#/SKU; Unit Cost and what percent of the cost is eligible under the E-Rate program rules..The bidder shall provide their SPIN in their proposal (or provide documentation that a SPIN has been applied for) and shall provide documentation that they are an authorized reseller of the equipment being proposed..SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses | 12 each |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Barberton City School District had $279,056 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 85% E-Rate discount, from ACP CreativIT LLC, Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology (NEOnet), Laketec Communications, Inc..
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | ACP CreativIT LLC | $160,316 | 13 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology (NEOnet) | $43,200 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology (NEOnet) | $43,080 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Laketec Communications, Inc. | $32,460 | 3 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology (NEOnet) | $43,200 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology (NEOnet) | $43,080 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Laketec Communications, Inc. | $30,361 | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
From USAC funding request data (FCC Form 471). Costs are the amounts requested before the E-Rate discount.
Read the full Form 470 on USAC (PDF)
Source: E-Rate FCC Form 470 data published by USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) on opendata.usac.org, read once a day and shown as published, without warranty. Always read the full Form 470 and any RFP before you respond, and follow the competitive bidding rules of the E-Rate program.